Plasatic screen panel connecting device

Abstract

A connecting device includes a trim body which can be readily attached to the hollow portion of the edge of the screen panel. A connecting block is attached to the end portion of the screen panel. A connecting bracket is attached to two adjacent connecting blocks. A plurality of screws can be applied to fasten the connecting bracket and the connecting block. A band cover is attached to the top of the trim body and the connecting bracket.

I claim: 
     
       1. A plastic screen panel connecting device, comprising: a trim body having a portion configured to be received and retained by the plastic screen panel;   a connecting block including: a positioning block extending therefrom; a plurality of first holes adjacent to said positioning block; and a pair of retaining plates configured to be received and retained within a chamber of the plastic screen panel so as to attach the connecting block to the plastic screen panel;   a connecting bracket including a plurality of rectangular openings each receiving a positioning block of the connecting block, said connecting bracket further including a plurality of second holes in alignment with the plurality of first holes of the connecting block;   a cover socket attached to the connecting bracket including a plate member which has two clipping tabs, and   a band cover attached to the cover socket and the trim body.   
     
     
       2. A connecting device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a connecting bar provided on the connecting block and engaged with a trim body. 
     
     
       3. A plastic screen panel connecting device, comprising: a trim body having a portion configured to be received and retained by the plastic screen panel:   a connecting block including: a positioning block extending therefrom; a plurality of holes adjacent to said positioning block; and a pair of retaining plates configured to be received and retained within a chamber of the plastic screen panel so as to attach the connecting block to the plastic screen panel;   a shim provided with a rectangular opening receiving a positioning block therein;   a cover socket attached to the shim including a plate member which has two clipping tabs, and,   a band cover attached to the cover socket and the trim body.